In Ep. 389 of the LMTYWYW podcast, Ken and Dave discuss the Kimmel kerfuffle, Americans are homophobic according to Kamala, two more Georgia gubernatorial candidates, charges piling up for a councilman, another city getting the National Guard, never-ending government shutdown talk, AOC’s dreams, and teaching teachers about consequences.
Headline Topics
- College Football: Analysis of Georgia Tech’s win over Clemson and the decision to rush the field and tear down the goalposts. Plus, discussion of the Florida quarterback’s five interceptions against LSU.
- Turning Point USA: Erica Kirk is elected CEO, an expected move given her relationship to Charlie Kirk and her sharp qualifications, including several degrees.
- Robert Redford: Remembering the late actor (who passed at 89) and his fantastic movies, including The Sting and Sneakers.
- Tax Incentives Ending: The September 30th deadline for electric car tax incentives (up to $7,500) and the year-end deadline for Energy Star appliances like HVAC systems.
- Late Night Controversy: Jimmy Kimmel’s show being pulled following comments by Trump; whether the move was due to government pressure (a First Amendment issue) or Kimmel’s consistently poor ratings.
- Kamala Harris VP Pick: Discussion of Harris claiming she wanted Pete Buttigieg as her running mate but felt the public was too “racist and homophobic” to accept him.
- 2026 Governor’s Race: Jeff Duncan throws his hat in the ring as a Democrat (seen as a publicity stunt) and Brad Raffensperger announces his run for Secretary of State, expected to be a strong challenger.
- Theodore Hamby Charges: The suspended Guyton city councilman faces multiple felony charges for misusing a city credit card, with a potential maximum sentence of 40 years.
- National Guard in Memphis: Deployment of the National Guard to Memphis due to high crime; local businesses are supportive (offering free food and cover charges) while some city council members object.
- Government Shutdown: Congress is struggling to pass a short-term CR by the October 1st deadline, contributing to the feeling of public numbness to the ongoing threat of a shutdown.
- AOC’s Future: Positioning for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to run for President or the U.S. Senate in 2028.
Mule of the Week
Attorney General Pam Bondi is named the Mule of the Week for suggesting the federal government should go after those who engage in “hate speech,” demonstrating a clear misunderstanding of the First Amendment’s protections for speech the government dislikes.
Social Media Ramifications
A discussion of Cobb County teachers who were suspended or fired for controversial social media posts, highlighting the consequences for public sector employees who post hateful content online.
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HOSTS
DAVID ROBERTS
A native of South Florida, David Roberts moved to Georgia in his teens. He joined the Army at 18 as a Psychological Operations Specialist and served six years in that role. After he left active duty, Dave served in both Reserve and Guard components. Dave also worked for Wachovia and SouthTrust banks as a business banker and Assistant Vice President. A few mergers led Dave to join his brother, Rob, in the HVAC trade. Eventually, after several years of learning under his older brother, Dave left to go out on his own. In 2016, he started DR COOL Heating and Air in Dallas, GA.
Being a prominent business owner in Paulding County affords Dave the privilege of serving his community while involving himself in politics. Calling himself a “Republitarian,” Dave was invited to host The Let Me Tell You Why You’re Wrong Podcast in 2018.
Ken Pullin
Ken Pullin lives in Pike County with his wife, Shelby, of 20 years. They have two children, Luke and Libby, and a dog, Marley. He works in Business Development for Fintech Payments company and served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2019-2020. He joined the show in March 2023.
*Opinions expressed on the show reflect the views of the commentators and any guests, not those of The Georgia Virtue.
